The Tech Simple Podcast

Tech Simple is the no-fluff show that demystifies audio-visual technology for the modern workplace and learning environment . Hosts David Allara and Jonathan Cuthbertson —independent AV consultants with decades of frontline experience—share: Strategy that sticks – align AV road-maps with business, teaching & hybrid-work goals. Smarter product choices – cut through vendor hype and pick the right hardware, software & services. Lifetime optimisation – keep systems reliable, secure and loved by end-users (not abandoned). Each episode you’ll hear client stories, tool breakdowns, design frameworks and change-management tactics you can apply the same day—whether you manage five huddle rooms or 500 classrooms. Why listen? Independent POV – we don’t sell boxes; we deliver outcomes. Action-first format – 20–40 min episodes with clear tak

The Tech Simple Podcast is a technology podcast hosted by David Allara & Jonathan Cuthbertson, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

David Allara & Jonathan Cuthbertson hosts The Tech Simple Podcast, a technology show with 23 episodes published.

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  Episode #1

  End-User Adoption: 3 Ways to Stop AV Systems Collecting Dust

  Jul 7, 202511 minS1

  <p>Tired of boardrooms and classrooms packed with AV tech no one uses? Independent AV consultants David Allara and Jonathan Cuthbertson break down the three root causes of low user uptake—and the tactics that get people pressing “Start” with confidence.  </p><p>Key take-aways<br/>• Simplicity beats features—prune “Starship Enterprise” panels to one touch (or none)<br/>• Tech must serve a goal—align AV design with real business outcomes, not shiny objects<br/>• Scenario-based training—day-in-the-life practice crushes manuals<br/>• Change-management check-ins—build emotional buy-in early<br/><br/>Quick hits<br/>• Walk-in friction drops 40 % when steps are minimised<br/>• Workflow-anchored train...

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  Episode #5

  Understanding Needs to Deliver Effective AV for Businesses and the Workplace

  Aug 13, 202450 minS2

  <p>In this episode of The Tech Simple Podcast, we sit down with Pujan Doshi-Dowsett, the Product Owner for meeting spaces and video conferencing (VC) technology at IAG, one of the largest insurance groups. Pujan shares invaluable insights from a client-side perspective on gathering the correct end-user needs and requirements for AV solutions in a business setting. He dives deep into the critical questions stakeholders should consider: What role does VC play in the organization? How important is hybrid work? How capable is the support team for AV systems? These questions form the bedrock of understanding and developing a clear...

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  Episode #4

  Optimising IT Networks for AV System Implementation and Support

  May 15, 202444 minS2

  <p>In this episode of the Tech Simple podcast, David and Jonathan are joined by Andrew Squillacioti of Concept AV. They discuss the importance of setting up IT networks correctly before implementing audiovisual systems in workplaces, meeting rooms, and collaboration spaces. They highlight the significance of network compatibility, bandwidth requirements, quality of service, and firewall and security settings in ensuring smooth AV system deployment. The episode emphasizes the need for proper IP addressing and DHCP configuration, port forwarding, network segmentation, and VPN configuration to optimize AV system functionality and support remote access by AV support teams. <br/> <br/>Listen to ga...

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  Episode #3

  Standards, Trends, and User Experience: Future of Meeting Rooms

  Apr 22, 202429 minS2

  <p>Join us for Part 2 of the engaging podcast discussion with Greg Jeffreys as we delve into the fascinating world of modern meeting room technology and design. Greg sheds light on the evolution of video display sizes in meeting rooms, driven by Microsoft Front Row, and provides insights on the pitfalls of dual-screen setups. Discover why Microsoft's focus on smaller rooms is a game-changer and how innovations like Microsoft Copilot are shaping the future of meeting room experiences.</p><p> Explore the trend of end users taking meeting room setups into their own hands and the challenges this poses. Greg h...

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  Episode #2

  The Importance of Room Design to Optimise AV Upgrades

  Mar 28, 202427 minS2

  <p>Greg Jeffreys is an expert on room design standards, displays, lighting, meeting and teaching spaces, and Microsoft Teams Rooms. He joins David and Jonathan on this episode of The Tech Simple podcast, which is so rich in nuggets of gold that we had to split the recording across two parts! </p><p>In Part 1 we learn about Greg's approach to design, which very much starts with the end users and the experience that needs to be created for them. He talks through his process and shares why technology is not always the answer – it is only a part of the...

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